Douglas Hurley — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Senior Director at Northrop Grumman since 2021
Served as Spacecraft Commander on the first crewed test flight of the SpaceX Dragon in 2020, becoming one of the first two astronauts to launch aboard a commercial orbital spacecraft.
Astronaut at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration for 21 years (2000-2021)
Served over 24 years in the U.S. Marine Corps
Logged over 5,500 hours in more than 25 aircraft and two space vehicles
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Biography

Douglas Hurley is a highly accomplished aerospace executive, astronaut, pilot, and engineer with 30 years of experience in aerospace and aviation technologies. He currently serves as a Senior Director at Northrop Grumman, a position he has held since 2021. His extensive career includes operating, managing, and leading innovative technologies for NASA's international space program and the U.

S. Marine Corps. He has logged over 5,500 hours across more than 25 aircraft and two space vehicles.